FREE MUSIC LESSONS FOR ALL INITIATIVE COMING TO WALES


Learn to Play Day - a free national event to encourage everyone in the UK to start making music - is coming to Wales this March. Supported by Jools Holland OBE, and run by charity Music for All, the 2019 Learn to Play Day will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March, and will see music shops, teachers, venues and schools throughout the country partner with leading musical instrument brands to off er thousands of FREE music lessons. So far, participating venues in South Wales include: · PMT Cardiff on St Mary Street · Spider Music Ltd in Swansea Since being launched eight years ago, the Learn to Play Day initiative has helped thousands of people pick up and play a musical instrument. Many


had never played before, while others played as a child but gave up. Held in partnership with the Musicians’ Union, the ‘Take It Away’ scheme and Making Music, the Learn to Play Day initiative has been growing in popularity with a record 10,000 free lessons held during last year’s event. Famed musician Jools Holland said: “As Patron of the Music for All charity, I’m delighted to lend my support to National Learn to Play Day on 23rd and 24th March. It’s a pleasure to be able to share the joy of music, and this special day allows thousands to get involved as venues all over the country off er music lessons for free.” Participating venues across Wales are being added every day. To fi nd your closest FREE music lesson, visit https:// musicforall.org.uk/learntoplayday/


Follow Phyllis’ advice and protect yourself from the cold weather


January and February are usually the coldest months of the year in Wales and worryingly the most dangerous for the more vulnerable members of our older population, warns Age Cymru. Last year there were 3,400 excess winter deaths amongst older people in Wales, many of which were preventable. The charity has had confi rmation


that


fl u is now circulating throughout Wales which is


not only extremely


unpleasant but it can be life threatening to even those of us in the best of health. Long term Age Cymru supporter Phyllis Preece says: “Many of us don’t feel our age and we sometimes forget to take extra care in the cold. But if we take a few common sense


steps by eating


well, and dressing for the weather by wearing a warm coat, several layers, and a scarf around your mouth, there is no need to stay indoors all winter.” Age Cymru’s Health


Initiatives Offi cer,


Angharad Phillips, added: “It’s not too late to get your free fl u vaccine, so we urge everyone age 65+ to contact their local pharmacy or GP and make arrangements to have their free fl u jab as soon as possible. “And if you’re concerned that you have fl u, speak to your pharmacist or GP, ideally by telephone so you don’t spread the virus to others. The charity is warning that it’s just as important to keep warm indoors as sitting in a cold room can also aff ect our health.


While many people think that the greatest risk from cold homes is hypothermia, it is in fact breathing in cold air which can lead to chest and circulatory problems. Angharad advises: “We should try to heat our homes to a safe temperature of between 18 and 21 degrees (65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) to keep safe and well. “If you’re worried about your heating


bills call


our Age Cymru Advice line free on 08000 223 444 or visit our website www.agecymru.org.uk/ spreadthewarmth.”


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